Category Archives: Local Election
Conservative incumbents hold their seats in Saskatchewan, Far North flips to Liberal
In a stunning reversal of an expected loss just three months ago, the Liberal Party is projected to form government again with Mark Carney at the helm. Vote counting remains ongoing but several Conser...
Apr 28, 2025
Freeland makes campaign stop in La Ronge to drum up support for Belanger
Chrystia Freeland, a high-ranking Liberal MP from Ontario, was in La Ronge on Thursday to help energize Buckley Belanger's campaign in the Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River riding."It is really impor...
Apr 17, 2025
Tariffs on the campaign trail
Tariffs have been top of mind for people across the country for months now, so it only makes sense that it would be a top issue as people head to the federal election polls.In Saskatchewan, tariffs ar...
Apr 17, 2025
Advanced polls open over Easter Long weekend
Preparations are underway in the federal riding of Prince Albert for advanced voting to take place this long weekend.Returning Officer Don Vernon Mah said advanced polling runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. o...
Apr 16, 2025
Prince Albert riding candidates chat with locals at event in Melfort
A pair of local candidates were in Melfort Tuesday night to take part in a Candidate Come and Go Chat. The event was organized by the Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce and was held at the Mel...
Apr 16, 2025
Yorkton-Melville Green Party candidate happy with campaign
The Green Party candidate in the Yorkton-Melville constituency is hoping that her familiarity with the riding will help her come election day. Valerie Brooks grew up in the Hudson Bay area and has tie...
Apr 11, 2025
Final list of candidates confirmed; fewer party options for voters in northern Sask.
The deadline for candidate registration has passed and voters in north central Saskatchewan can now focus on their options for representation in the upcoming federal election. Candidates had until Mon...
Apr 10, 2025
Yorkton-Melville Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall seeks return to Ottawa
The incumbent MP from Yorkton-Melville is looking forward to the remainder of her campaign. Cathay Wagantall will attempt to keep the riding in Conservative hands. She told northeastNOW she's happy to...
Apr 10, 2025
Liberal and NDP leaders make campaign stops in Saskatchewan
Brief shouts of "51st State!" and "People are being slaughtered in Palestine!" disrupted Liberal leader Mark Carney's brief visit to Saskatoon Wednesday evening.The Liberal leader arrived at the Remai...
Apr 10, 2025
Mark Carney and Jagmeet Singh making campaign stops in Saskatoon Wednesday
It's been more than two weeks since the federal election campaign began, and none of the main party leaders have stopped in Saskatchewan yet.But that's going to change on Wednesday, as Liberal Leader ...
Apr 09, 2025